Struggling as a Villain

Chapter 6: Chapter 5- Be careful

"How did you travel so far in such a short time?" Just two days ago, they had returned to the past and Emily thought everyone would need some time to reconnect with their old lifestyle.

Although she was far from displeased upon reuniting with her sister, Emily couldn't help but feel amazed that Eleanor traveled over a continent to reach out to her.

"I wouldn't have come here so soon, since I have various preparations to do myself." Eleanor said after she rested the cup back on the saucer, "However, remembering him, I knew you would take some action without telling anyone."

With her gaze turning a little stern, the violet-haired teenager added, "I am talking about Richard. You were planning to do something about him, right?"

Hearing those words, a frown spoiled her angelic face as Emily said, "I am going to break off the engagement with him and also would warn him to stay away from me and us."

Her aura seemed to have come alive when the topic of conversation diverted towards Richard.

Eleanor hated Richard with a fiery passion. However, among Ethan's four lovers, Emily held the deepest grudge against him.

However, as much as Eleanor wanted to test her ancient spells on Richard to see how tolerant he is to torture, she couldn't do it. Not now, that is.

"Emily, I want to ask you something."

Eleanor held the blond one's hand as her tone became a little quieter, "Have you ever met Richard apart from family gatherings before? Like before joining the Academy that is?"

Emily's frown only deepened but not because she was displeased with Eleanor's query; rather, she was thinking deeply about her question.

It has been a long time since she joined the academy—considering she has spent seven years ahead of the present time—that's why she had a hard time recalling if she had met Richard before enrollment.

However, Emily couldn't find any occurrence where they had to meet in person on their initiative.

Emily always had a bad impression of Richard. The way he used to treat his servants and also, how he always boasted his background and his family—she loathed it all. She heard rumours that Richard was a frequent customer of prostitution houses as well—further elevating her disgust. That's why, in the past, she never considered meeting him unless it was mandated by her father.

"No...I haven't. But why does it matter? We both know that he is an obstacle who can hurt Ethan for his twisted reasons."

"Exactly, those twisted reasons I am trying to discern here."

Eleanor's words further confused her as Emily asked in a slightly annoyed tone, "What are you trying to find here? Richard is a self-centred, arrogant prick who knows nothing about empathy and compassion."

"And are you sure about that?"

With another sigh, Eleanor concluded, "That's why Emily, you need to be quite careful tomorrow."

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"Fuccccccccckkkkkkkkk!!!!" Shouting at the top of his lungs wouldn't be helpful, he knew, but there was nothing Richard could have done in this situation other than shouting.

Who knew, that trying hard to access his bloodline magic would set the whole indoor arena on flame?

Connect with your ether, track your etherflow and let the world burn—was his mantra but he never expected that the last part would actually become true.

Currently, he is trying to find an escape route to get out of this place before he falls unconscious. However, as much as he tried to leave the flames, the red fiery fire followed him even more

It was like they were playing catch with him but Richard was not really in the mood to play at all!

'Shit...am I going to die again?' Standing in the middle of the gym, Richard couldn't help but feel a surge of concern. Around him, live flames flowed like a ferocious flood, their heat intense enough to scorch an entire town in one devastating sweep. The crackling firelight cast eerie, dancing shadows on the walls, and the acrid scent of smoke filled the air.

What the redhead failed to notice was the fact that until now he has yet to receive a single burn from the flames.

Amidst the chaos, both in his surroundings and his mind, suddenly a gap was created in a straight path by the wind and that path connected Richard with a familiar woman.

Bellarine stood there, with her eyes widened in shock.

Richard dashed towards her and maybe just for a moment the old soul of Richard had taken over, he didn't think twice before hugging the lady, "Oh god, thanks for coming."

Bella hugged her son back but the shock from her face had yet to fade. Behind her stood numerous servants who were mages as well however until Bellarine didn't arrive these flames didn't budge at all.

And the reason why these flames held such unique strength was something that only the Duchess knew.

'Richie....when did you....'

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A/N:- I hope the description of the scenes is understandable. I am new to this genre so give me some time to develop my skills.

Now I can receive power stones so if you have any, drop 'em.